Where
to get cheap containers for container gardening
If you are on a
budget and cannot afford to spend much money on containers,
all is not lost. There are plenty of places you can get free
or cheap containers that are suitable for container gardening
in a wide variety of sizes.
Contact your
local Burger King. They have 4-5 gallon containers available
for the asking.
Restaurants.
Many condiments and other cooking supplies are in 4-5 gallon
containers. Ask what they have available
Nursing homes.
They often have containers that have held cleaning supplies
such as soap or laundry detergent.
Ikea. Not free,
but very inexpensive garbage cans and waste paper baskets
in many sizes, colors and designs.
Dollar store
carries a variety of containers and planters, especially
in the spring. Average price from $1 to a maximum of about
$5 per planter.
